Free, Competitive Technical Assistance Offer

Effective 3/23/2010, non-profit hospitals are required to conduct Community Health Needs Assessments at least once every three years to maintain tax-exempt status and avoid stiff excise tax penalties. While specifics regarding requirements have yet to be released by the federal government, the National Center for Rural Health Works has developed a template for these assessments that they believe will meet federal requirements. Three pilots will be conducted around the nation to test the model, with pilot counties selected on a competitive basis. Let’s make sure at least one Colorado county is among the three! For more information about bringing this valuable technical assistance to your county, click here .  We’re told the only expense for the counties chosen are associated with providing a meeting space and a lunch for the community meeting. If you have general questions about Community Health Needs Assessments, contact Clint Cresawn, Colorado STRIDES Program Manager at 800.851.6782, ext 255; 720.248.2745; or ccr@coruralhealth.org.